My Letter To The Editor of the DAR

May 1, 2012 in Business, Features, General Articles, Political/Government by Brian Becker | 3 comments

For those that do not get the Daily American Republic, the following letter appeared in today’s newspaper (5/1/2012) regarding our City Manager actively campaigning this past City Council election cycle. The final sentence wraps up the letter:

But the core question must be asked: Do City Council members have to align their vote with Bagby or risk the power of City Hall campaigning against them in April?

TO THE EDITOR:

The Opinion page of April 1, 2012, contained a half-page opinion by City Manager Doug Bagby. The DAR obviously accepted this letter in his official capacity as City Manager by posting his photo and title. Plus, average citizens are not typically allotted a half-page for their opinion.

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Benji Becker Needs Your Help To Get Onstage In Nashville

April 24, 2012 in Entertainment, Features, General Articles by Brian Becker | No comments

Local artist and Jr Hi School student, Benji Becker, has entered a contest in Nashville in hopes of being asked to compete on the Stage of Teen Hoot in Nashville in July.

To help him win you have to click the LIKE button. Go to Youtube: http://youtu.be/rpe1erJBZhI and click “LIKE” just below the video.

Thanks!

Benji & Jack at Wine Rack – Video

April 12, 2012 in Entertainment, Features, General Articles by Brian Becker | 2 comments

Benji and Jack brought down the house at the Wine Rack to a packed room (upstairs and downstairs was fully booked). One of the songs they performed was recorded by drummer, Tim Hicks. Read the rest of this entry »

Chalk Up More Wins For SEMO.net in Court!

April 4, 2012 in Announcements, Business, Features, General Articles, Open Access by Brian Becker | 4 comments

Today we were back in court because the city filed 3 more motions against us.

Motion one, Wally withdrew because we had not received it.

Motions two and three the judge denied on the spot.

I stopped counting how many times Wally made a statement to the judge, I walked up and handed my attorney paperwork which showed Mr Duncan was not fully aware of the facts.

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Brannum Wins City Council

April 3, 2012 in Announcements, General Articles, Open Access, Political/Government by Brian Becker | 5 comments

According to early results, Brannum wins by 60 votes over Edington. What a wonderful announcement! The good ole boys have been defeated tonight and decency and honor have been restored to the council seat of ward 4.

I had a chance to speak with Johnny tonight and he said, “I walked the ward four times and spoke to the good people of our community. I owe this victory to the wonderful people of ward 4, plus my family and support team. I am excited to be sworn in and get to work.”

I cannot express to you how much fun that was to type.

Brian

Vote Today. Ward 4 – Please Vote For Brannum. Time To End The Corruption!

April 3, 2012 in Archived Announcement, Political/Government by Brian Becker | Comments closed

It’s an important day for Poplar Bluff. Ward 4 has the opportunity to be the first ward of a new era for Poplar Bluff.

End the corruption. Vote for Johnny Brannum
Take Down The Good Ole’ Boys. Vote for Johnny Brannum
Throw the Bums Out. Vote for Johnny Brannum
Take A Bite Out of Lil’ Chicago. Vote for Johnny Brannum
Edington Ignored 900 Voters Signatures. Vote for Johnny Brannum
Edington & his Cohorts Tried to Take Away my First Amendment Rights. Vote for Johnny Brannum

No matter how I say it, without your vote in Ward 4…our community will continue to be run by thugs who believe they are above the law and ignore your voice!

SPEAK LOUD AT THE POLLS! Vote for Johnny Brannum in Ward 4.

 

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BAGBY: PB Has 3rd Lowest Electric Rates. BECKER: April Fools!!!!!

April 1, 2012 in Business, Entertainment, Features, General Articles by Brian Becker | 4 comments

Who said our City Manager didn’t have a sense of humor? After reading the DAR Sunday, I knew he did. Yes, the city does have the third lowest posted rates…but that doesn’t account for the utility tax NOR the power adjustment charge as compared to other areas.

Bagby: MU doesn’t have to make a profit like investor-owned utilities:
Becker: APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
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WHOO-HOOO – I Can Post! Gag Order Against Me Denied!

March 29, 2012 in Announcements, Business, Open Access by Brian Becker | 5 comments

The City of Poplar Bluff, MY City, YOUR City, asked the state of Missouri to silence me today. Many countries in this world would have granted the City’s request: China, Iran, Russia, to name a few. Thank God we live in the U.S.A. where freedom of speech is a right and protected by our courts.

During the hearing today, the City kept stating over and over that my blogging was an attempt to “Poison The Jury Pool.” The City went so far as to suggest they might not find impartial jurors and that because of my blogs they might have to consider a change of venue.
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New Motion Filed By City: Gag Order Requested

March 28, 2012 in Business, General Articles, Open Access, Political/Government by Brian Becker | Comments closed

There’s another hearing scheduled for Thursday at 2pm before Judge Ligons to determine whether I have free speech regarding the public hearing of my case.

The motion was filed today by the city following my previous blog post.

You might have to read about the outcome of that hearing from another source.

Jury Trial Delayed

March 28, 2012 in Features, General Articles, Open Access, Political/Government by Brian Becker | 8 comments

As expected and forewarned, the City came up with a new tactic today to delay the jury trial set for April 4th. We agreed to appear before the judge on April 4th and set a new date for jury trial.

To top it all off, after months of attempting to schedule depositions…we had a deposition of a city employee scheduled for today. But this morning we were told that the city employee called in sick and the deposition was canceled.

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